Department Stores Stocks on Investors' Radar -- Kohl's, TJX Cos., Sears, and Dillard's

NEW YORK, March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Pre-market, Stock-Callers.com revisits the Department Stores industry, which retails a broad range of general merchandise such as apparel, jewelry, cosmetics, home furnishings, general household products, toys, appliances, and sporting goods. Equities under assessment are Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KSS), The TJX Cos. Inc. (NYSE: TJX), Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD), and Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:
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Kohl's  

On Monday, shares in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin headquartered Kohl's Corp. saw a drop of 4.69%, ending the day at $39.40. The stock recorded a trading volume of 4.55 million shares. The Company's shares are trading below their 200-day moving average by 8.17%. Moreover, shares of Kohl's, which offers private label, exclusive, and national brand apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products to children, men, and women customers, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 34.87.

On February 22^nd, 2017, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.55 per share, a 10% increase over its prior dividend. The dividend is payable March 22^nd, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 08^th, 2017.

On February 24^th, 2017, research firm Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its 'Market Perform' rating on the Company's stock with a decrease of the target price from $47 a share to $43 a share. KSS complete research report is just a click away and free at:
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TJX Cos. 

Shares in Framingham, Massachusetts headquartered The TJX Cos. Inc. ended the day 0.28% lower at $78.60 with a total trading volume of 2.84 million shares. In the last month and the previous three months, the stock has gained 5.26% and 1.55%, respectively. Additionally, the Company's shares have advanced 4.98% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 3.21% and 3.17%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of TJX Cos., which operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the US and internationally, have an RSI of 59.87.

On February 10^th, 2017, research firm Susquehanna initiated a 'Positive' rating on the Company's stock, with a target price of $92 per share.

On February 22^nd, 2017, TJX Cos. reported that net sales for Q4 FY17 increased 6% to $9.5 billion, over an 8% increase last year. The Company's consolidated comparable store sales for Q4 FY17 increased 3%, over last year's 6% increase. Net income for Q4 FY17 was $678 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.03, a 4% increase over Q4 FY16's $0.99. For the 52-week fiscal year ended January 28^th, 2017, TJX's net sales were $33.2 billion. The Company's net income for FY17 was $2.3 billion and diluted earnings per share were $3.46. The complimentary report on TJX can be downloaded at:
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Sears

At the close of trading on Monday, shares in Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based Sears Holdings Corp. finished 1.31% lower at $7.52 with a total trading volume of 560,696 shares. The stock has advanced 13.94% in the last one month. The Company's shares are trading below their 50-day moving average by 7.88%. Additionally, shares of Sears Holdings, which operates as a retailer in the US, have an RSI of 46.32.

On February 10^th, 2017, research firm Susquehanna initiated a 'Negative' rating on the Company's stock, with a target price of $4 per share.

On February 16^th, 2017, Sears announced that it is opening a first-of-its-kind DieHard Auto Center Driven by Sears that is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of today's driver. The new store is located at 8551, Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas. The DieHard Auto Center leverages interactive in-store merchandise displays and advanced diagnostic technology. Sign up for your complimentary research report on SHLD at:
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Dillard's  

Little Rock, Arkansas-based Dillard's Inc.'s shares recorded a trading volume of 682,596 shares at the end of yesterday's session. The stock closed the day 3.07% lower at $51.40. The Company's shares are trading below their 50-day moving average by 10.94%. Additionally, shares of Dillard's, which operates as fashion apparel, cosmetics, and home furnishing retailer in the US, have an RSI of 35.43.

On February 22^nd, 2017, research firm Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its 'Market Perform' rating on the Company's stock with a decrease of the target price from $65 a share to $55 a share.

On February 24^th, 2017, Dillard's announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable May 01^st, 2017, to shareholders of record as of March 31^st, 2017. Get free access to your research report on DDS at:
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